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Driver's Ed with the Bates Family
It's time for Josie Bates and Katie Bates to learn how to drive! You would think that after teaching nine children to operate a motor vehicle Gil and Kelly Bates would be professional driver's ed...
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Bates Gals in Florida
Seeking a bit of relaxation before school starts up again, a handful of the Bates sisters took a girls trip to Florida. Sister-in-law and mother of two Whitney Bates also joined in on the fun. Erin...
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Carson's Cake Smash Gone Wrong
"The reason Carson didn't eat his cupcake is Chad's fault because Chad don't like him to have sweets or anything that's bad for him, so...he likes yogurt, Greek yogurt, that Chad feeds him."-Erin...
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Body Bumpers + Bates = Chaos
The Bates sure know how to have a good time! To ensure that everyone has fun at Carson Paine's first birthday party, Kelly Bates buys a package of "Bump N' Bounce Body Bumpers," as well as a set of...
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Bates Speaking Engagement
Are you eager to meet Kelly Jo Bates? Then you'll be thrilled to hear that she has an upcoming speaking engagement! The mom of 19 will be the special guest at the South Haven Baptist Church 2016 Ladies...
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Watch Season 4 Online
Are you hoping to catch up on past episodes of Bringing Up Bates before tonight's show airs? Season four is now available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon Instant Video! iTunes has all 12 episodes...
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'Growing Paine' TONIGHT
Less than four hours to go until this week's new episode airs on UP...Tonight on Bringing Up Bates, Kelly Bates and Lawson Bates give Josie Bates and Katie Bates their first driving lesson. When the...
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Bringing Up Bates "Growing Paine"Kelly, Lawson, and Carlin take Josie and Katie on a secluded road to practice driving. The two girls recently received their driver’s permits and are eager to get...
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We're a day late with our #ThrowbackThursday post, but better late than never, right? This week's #TBT is a video of the Bates family singing the hymn "The Love of God" back in 2011, when Gil and Kelly...
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Random Bates Facts
Happy Sunday! For your enjoyment, we have a few random Bates facts to share with you this afternoon...The Bates just started their homeschooling year, so their lives have suddenly become much busier....
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Nathan Bates Turns 23
Wishing Nathan Bates a blessed 23rd birthday! The fifth oldest of Gil and Kelly Bates' 19 children, his full name is Kenneth Nathaniel Bates. He works in the family tree business, has a private pilot...
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Music and Food? Yes, Please!
Bringing Up Bates season four continues this Thursday with another all-new episode. The Bates have said that music and food are two of their favorites, and this week's show reflects that statement...
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Bates Get Their Greens
Meant to share this video with you early this morning, but time got away from us... This week on Bringing Up Bates, Gil and Kelly Bates take the kids to Austin's Steak and Homestyle Buffet for an...
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Erin and a Very Tiny Brooklyn
At 24 days old, Brooklyn Elise Paine is still very tiny. Proud parents Erin and Chad Paine are soaking up every moment with their newest arrival...Photo courtesy of chadanderin.com
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Sneak Peek of Lawson Bates' New Album
On Monday, we posted a digital exclusive featuring a segment of the hymn "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus," performed by Lawson Bates and Emily Ann Roberts. This morning, we have another video of the...
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'The boyfriends finally figured it out' (Carlin)
"Everybody knows that food is the way to our hearts. I mean, all the boyfriends finally figured it out after like forever trying to get on our good sides."-Carlin Bates If you're planning to marry a...
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Bringing Up Bates"Bates Dish It Out"Zach and Chad work together to make a little bed for Bradley. “…The man has never-ending talents,” says Tori of Chad. “He’s amazing.”Lawson joins his producer, Andy...
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The Paines' Ever-Changing Living Room
Most of you have heard about Chad Paine's passion for restoring old furniture and making new furniture. (He and Erin hope to turn that hobby into a business very soon.) Did you know that the father of...
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Lawson Announces 1st Tour Stop
Lawson Bates just revealed the first stop of his fall tour! For those who live in the Indianapolis area, the show will be in your neck of the woods. Here are the details:Lawson Bates...
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Flashback: Allie Webster's 1st Birthday
Well we can't call this a throwback because it's not Thursday, but how about a flashback?The Bringing Up Bates episode featuring Allie Jane Webster's 1st birthday aired in late July, but we never...
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